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Tu veux apprendre le chinois et tu te demandes quels sont les meilleurs livres pour t’aider à progresser ? Nous te partageons notre sélection des ouvrages les plus efficaces pour t’initier ou te faire progresser en chinois. Que tu veuilles commencer le mandarin ou t’entraîner à la calligraphie, il y a le livre qu’il te faut. Alors suis le guide et découvre notre sélection d’ouvrage pour learn Chinese facilement.
Books to help you start learning Chinese
First level Chinese method from Asiathèque
First level Chinese method from Asiathèque
This book, which is recommended for beginners at Inalco, focuses on listening and speaking, and is enhanced by sound recordings that can be accessed via QR codes and downloads. It provides an introduction to Chinese through grammar exercises, vocabulary and oral practice for a variety of situations, while teaching linguistic logic and syntax. It prepares you for the next level with around 30 new characters per lesson, divided into oral practice and writing, including revision and exercises, the solutions to which are available online. A supplement provides Pinyin transcriptions of texts and dialogues. The collection includes two additional books for the next levels. This really is an ideal method to combine with online training or with a tutor for rapid and complete learning.
Chinese notebook Level A1 - Writing & activities
Chinese notebook Level A1 - Writing & activities
Discover an innovative method for beginning Chinese (level A1), combining paper and digital media. This programme includes a workbook designed for learning vocabulary and ideograms, accompanied by the
hatierchinois website, ideal for practising listening and reinforcing your skills. The workbook offers entertaining exercises, as does the online platform, guaranteeing a methodical approach that has been tried and tested by many students.
The notebook features transparent, erasable flaps, so you can practise writing ideograms at will.
The site provides free access to all the audio recordings and, by subscription, to interactive exercises designed to work on pronunciation and vocabulary, as well as personalised progress monitoring for each learner.
Logical Chinese - Method for beginners
Logical Chinese - Method for beginners
Aimed at beginners, this book is the result of extensive experience in teaching Chinese and offers a simple, independent approach to learning the language. Using a system of colours and signs, it provides the tools needed to quickly grasp the fundamentals of Chinese, including the basic principles of the language. including the basic principles of grammar in the "introduction" section and essential vocabulary for a variety of everyday situations.
Méthode 90, Chinese: Basic practice
Méthode 90, Chinese: Basic practice
Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your Chinese, this progressive and practical method has been developed by a native teacher to equip you to navigate through a variety of everyday situations. It aims to make it easier for you to understand, read and express yourself in modern Chinese. The method covers a wide range of useful topics and also includes articles on current Chinese society.
Books for reading and writing Chinese
Reading and writing Chinese - Larousse
Reading and writing Chinese - Larousse
This unique and engaging learning method draws on your curiosity and desire to discover as you explore Chinese writing. The book offers a structured approach, enriched by activities with corrections and an assessment test to complete your learning. Thanks to a bilingual glossary and index, you can quickly look up the meaning of a word. In just six weeks you'll acquire the skills you need to read names, road signs and signs when travelling in a Chinese-speaking environment.
Cahier d'Ecriture Chinois | Les Bases | Assimil
Cahier d'Ecriture Chinois | Les Bases | Assimil
Ce manuel d'écriture a été élaboré pour faciliter votre apprentissage des 100 premiers caractères chinois. Avec un crayon en main, progressez facilement grâce à des grilles et à des exercices structurés en 10 niveaux. Chaque caractère est accompagné de sa transcription phonétique en pinyin, ainsi que de conseils de prononciation et de brèves notes culturelles favorisant l'assimilation. C'est le guide parfait pour les amateurs de mandarin désireux de découvrir l'art de l'écriture des Chinese characters
Chinese grammar books
Yufa - Mastering sentence construction in Chinese - Basic grammar A1/A2
Yufa - Mastering sentence construction in Chinese - Basic grammar A1/A2
For students of Chinese who are not yet at ease with sentence construction: this detailed, easy-to-understand book for levels A1/A2 covers the fundamental aspects of Chinese grammar. grammar. It uses clear examples to illustrate structures and usage. A distinction between phonetics and sinograms to make it easier to learn to read Chinese characters. An abundance of exercises at the end of each chapter and throughout the book to reinforce the knowledge you have acquired.
Active Chinese grammar
Active Chinese grammar
Larousse presents an essential and accessible guide to the Chinese language, written by Philippe Roche, a qualified teacher, who ensures quality and rigour. This active grammar is designed to be clear and practical, It is divided into 42 self-contained chapters, enriched with examples and corrected exercises to illustrate the concepts. Easy to use, the book begins each chapter with an overview of grammatical points and ends with a summary, including a glossary and index for easy reference. Adapted to the specificities of Chinese, it compares syntax with French and uses pinyin to simplify pronunciation, offering a complete teaching tool for anyone wishing to learn or improve their Chinese.
Books of Chinese-French bilingual literature
Little Chinese stories
Little Chinese stories
This book, suitable for learners of Chinese at all levels, brings together 22 traditional Chinese stories, each based on a specific proverb. To make learning easier, the texts are presented in Chinese and French side by side. The stories include an analysis of the contemporary use of the proverb, enriched with cultural and literary comments, a lexicon and practical questions to refine comprehension and and pronunciation. In addition, audio recordings of the stories narrated by native speakers are available to download, along with 25 illustrations in clean lines, faithful to the traditional Chinese artistic style.
The Birth of the Dragon: French-Chinese bilingual edition
The Birth of the Dragon: French-Chinese bilingual edition
Once upon a time, dragons didn't exist, until one day... Wang Fei, who grew up in China, has mastered the art of calligraphy, a field in which Chinese writing is entirely familiar to him. He expresses his philosophy by saying: "The present is the link between the past and the future. I navigate this path. For her part, Marie Sellier has a talent for introducing foreign art and cultures to young minds. She has created and written a multitude works of art that invite you to escape and daydream. Catherine Louis, for her part, has explored China through her drawings, an experience that has transformed her. Although she still lives in Switzerland, part of her heart now resides in the mythical country of China. part of her heart now resides in the mythical land of dragons.
French-Chinese dictionary
Harrap's Mini Chinese visual dictionary
Harrap's Mini Chinese visual dictionary
This visual mini-dictionary offers 4,000 key terms and expressions to help you grasp the essence of Chinese, accompanied by 2,000 images to help you memorise the vocabulary. Each word and expression is transcribed in pinyin, making their accessible pronunciation. Covering 100 everyday topics, it also includes practical examples for learning simple phrases that can be applied in real-life situations.
Concise French-Chinese-Chinese-French dictionary
Concise French-Chinese-Chinese-French dictionary
The Concise French-Chinese / Chinese-French Dictionary offers a collection of 50,000 common words accompanied by practical appendices, designed to meet the changing dynamics of languages and the contemporary expectations expectations of users. Organised into two sections for each translation direction, this compact tool is extremely useful and adaptable. It makes learning easier for non-native speakers thanks to the phonetic transcription of Chinese Chinese characters. Scientifically compiled with precise definitions, this dictionary is aimed at French speakers learning Chinese as well as enthusiasts of French in China, with a view to simplifying their studies and professional activities.
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